Premier Bennett discusses security backing of currency in Vancouver
Prime Minister R. B. Bennett told Vancouver Young men that money requires material backing and confidence. He noted Canada holds gold backing for two percent of notes and warned against unrestricted printing. He urged stable money to support exports and future prosperity.
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Vancouver
R. B. Bennett
Canada
Bennett
Josiah Stamp
Canala
Mir Bennett
Fred J White Elected President of the Alta Federation of Labor
Delegates at the Alta Federation of Labor convention elect Fred J White as president. The meeting discusses dual unions, labor politics funding, and the impact of motion picture workers' disputes. Speakers critique All Canada Congress efforts and emphasize improved conditions from shorter hours and organized labor unity.
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Fred J. White
ALTA
Federation OF Labor
Reselvttion
Carl Fl. Berg
Padmonton Trades and Labor Council
International Trades Union
Migpe
Teme
Alfred Farmilo
All-Canada Congress
Congress
Sam Sligo
Roper
Hunger Strike In Chinese Prison Drives World Attention
Life sentence prisoners Paul Noulens, a Swiss arch-Communist, and his wife Gertrude Nolens in Nanking endure a hunger strike to protest denied new trials. Paul enters day 23 and Gertrude day 15 as authorities watch closely.
Alberta to consider bread production and price act
Premier Brownlee’s government likely to introduce legislation on bread production and price control in Alberta after a delegation of master bakers urged a province wide act. They asked for a 20 ounce standard loaf, proper materials, and sanitary bakery conditions.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Brownlee
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Ontario
Man and Wife Fasting Toward Death in Chinese Prison
In Naoping a Chinese prison a man and his wife, both life prisoners, starve themselves. Paul Nonlens, a Swiss sentenced in 1980 as an arch-Communist, has entered the 25th day of his hunger strike, while his wife Gertrude Noulens has endured 35 days without food. Doctors fear Nonlens may die within three days as Noulens weakens and is now dead. The couple protest repeated requests for new trials amid dire health.
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Nanking
China
Man
Paul Noulens
Gertrude Nolens
Naophing
al Ching
Wheornon
Paul Nonlens
Gertrude Noulens
Wouulens
Pelletier Hanged in Montreal for Cousin's Murder
Philips Pelletier was executed at Montreal jail for the July 20 1933 murder of his cousin Mrs Marie Ange Guerin. The case hinged on a shirt button that matched one missing from Pelletier’s shirt found at the Guerin home.
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Montreal
Philips Pelletier
Marie Ange Guerin
Tonel
Guerin
Pelletier
Veteran Colone George H Johnston Dies in Arm prior
A veteran of two wars Colone George H Johnston died at Arm prior Ontario. He was 45 years old and a native of Campbell NT.
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George H. Johnston
Armprior
Ont
Campbellan
Roosevelt Message Shapes St Lawrence Seaway Vote
President Roosevelt urges quick progress on the St Lawrence Seaway while senators split on ratification. Senator Wagner Wilcox and Copeland oppose or delay, arguing costs and economic impact. Canada and United States face a protracted battle over navigation and power benefits with Ottawa awaiting Washington's action.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Canada
Lachine Rapids
Missouri
Mississippi
Chicago
Maree
United States
Tennessee Vasley
Senate
Wagner
Phil Sophy
Trews
Joseph Robinson
Democratic
Associated Press
Eady
Roosevelt
Peypan
St. Lawrene
Ottawa
Congress
St. Lawrence
Washington
Beau Prainois
Lachine
Ontario
Wonder Ship Nelson Runs Aground At Portsmouth Harbor
The British Navy flagship Nelson, 33 500 tons, grounded at the harbor entrance at Portsmouth for about 12 hours. Crew of 1 000 mustered on deck as attempts to refloat failed until late tonight when she was safely refloated.
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Portsmouth
TSMSS
Nelson
William Boyle
Home Fleet
Tan
ILMS
Quebec Premier proposes provincial debt plan for unemployment relief
Premier Taschereau outlines a scheme to form a commission and a corporation to issue debentures guaranteed by Dominion and provincial governments. Municipalities would avoid unemployment funding strain while provinces cover costs over 40 years. Officials in Regina and Belmonton react with interest but seek details.
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Quebec
L. A. Taschhereau
Ottawa
Awas
Belmonton
Jamo
Jeht
Prem- 7
Taschereau
Otawa
Regina
M. A. Mac
Babe Mherson
L. A. Taschereau
Intrigue and upheaval mark China and Manchukuo
Reports from Shanghai and Fukien describe Nationalist forces occupying Foochow after retreat by the 18th Army, with Japanese naval protection for nationals. In Manchukuo, Pu Yi is slated to be crowned emperor on March 1 amid claims of divine sanction and stable governance under Japanese guidance.
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Bese
Alberta
Apeeord
Tri
Irmee
Rio i
Shanghai
Foochow
London
Berwick
Hongkong
Min River
China
Fukien
Nanking
Foo‘how
Hisinking
Changchun
Manchukuo
Henry ‘u-Yi
Pu-Yi
Japan
Manchuria
National Revenue Dept reports December revenue rise
Ottawa reports a net revenue increase of 4,188,641 for December as the National Revenue Department collected 18,760,847 versus 14,572,206 in the prior month. The Fire in Brighton Ontario killed two people and destroyed a bake shop a general store and a local building.
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Ottawa
National Revenue Department
Brighton
Athens
Ont
Six Die as Hertford Oil Plant Blast Hits North Carolina
Six men were killed and several injured when a boiler explosion tore through the Western Cotton Oil Company plant in Hertford. The blast wrecked the large facility, with damages estimated around £50,000, and initial reports cited low water in the boilers as the cause.
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Hertford
Nlc
Canaudian Wress
Wesern Cotton Oil Company
Murt
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Marshall Chang
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